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January 2014
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Volume 3, Issue 1
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BSF's Year In Review!
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As we enter into 2014, take time to reflect over your year, take the good with the bad and then plan how to make 2014 great!!
Don't look at it as making resolutions; look at it as a plan to improve the quality of your life as well as those around you!!! Remember, it starts with you!!
Journey with us as we reflect on Brighter, Stronger Foundation's
year in review...
When asked, "what does 2014 hold for Brighter, Stronger Foundation?",
Co-Executive Directors Monica and Tyeisha unanimously responded,
"The best is yet to come!!"
Stay tuned...
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| Winter Holiday Festivities in the T.I Program! |
There is always a flurry of activity taking place in the Therapeutic Integration program, especially around the holidays.
Throughout the month of December, individuals in the program made gingerbread houses, created Christmas tree ornaments, and even decorated doors for our Holiday Door Decorating Contest!!
Starting in January aquatic recreation will be offered in the T.I program!
Parents please contact Robin Brooks for all the details!!
Please contact Robin Brooks at 410-485-7555 or
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Finding That Holiday Joy in the Adult Day Program!
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The individuals in the Adult Day Program decided to start the new year off not with resolutions but with plans.
Pulling on skills developed throughout the year, they were able to set long term goals and identify short term goals to reach achievement.
The common theme with the goals was to develop a better self, one day at a time.
In December Aquatic Recreation was added as a service offered in the Adult Day Program, and individuals enjoyed hours of aquatic water fun.
If interested in participating contact Ronda Cox for more details!
To register and to make transportation arrangements, please call us at 410-485-7555
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Holiday Fun With Our Onsite Youth Groups!
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Brighter, Stronger Foundation helped the youth identify ways in which they could appropriately deal with feelings of sadness or anxiety and find that holiday spirit!!
During the onsite groups the youth participated in gingerbread man decorating, designing Christmas stockings, and making holiday cards for loved ones.
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Deck the Halls!!
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Brighter, Stronger Foundation has been in the holiday spirit for several weeks now as staff and clients showed their creative sides through holiday door decorating. Each door represented what the holiday means to each creator. Once all the doors were decorated, individuals in the Therapeutic Integration Program voted on their favorite door!
We are happy to announce the winners for 2013!!!
With such great work it was hard for our voters to select just 1 winner for the Administrator's Door Decorating Contest. Congratulations are in order to
Ms. Wanda, Ms. Felicia, and Ms. Danyelle for their "Frosty the Snowman"door and Ms. Christine for her "Ginger Bread House" !!
All of the staff and clients in the Therapeutic Integration Program worked tirelessly on their doors! In keeping with the holiday spirit, it was voted that all 3 of their doors be selected!! Congratulations!!
Can't wait to see what the next holiday has in store!!
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Job Announcements!!
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As you can see, BSF is growing and we are looking for skilled and passionate individuals to join our team. Is that you?
Please see below for a list of available job positions.
Click on the link for more details.
All interested applicants should mail their resume to jobs@brighterstrongerfoundation.com.
Have a great day!!
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BSF's Calendar of Events!
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Click here for BSF's Monthly Program Calendar
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In Memory of Jalia Hensley...
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We at Brighter, Stronger Foundation would like to dedicate our Anniversary issue in memory of
Jalia Hensley.
Jalia, 16, passed away unexpectedly on
December 16th.
We offer our condolences to her family and to all those whom lives she may have touched.
Should you or a loved one require resources for grief services,
please do not hesitate to contact us.
R.I.P Jalia
4/27/1997-12/16/2013
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Family Fun Activities!!
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Looking for ideas to kick the new year off right?
Check below for some events happening near you!!
The Auburn School Prospective Open House - Parents will get a chance to tour our classrooms and learn more about our unique Social Thinking and Learning Curriculum. Contact Lauren Anderson at landerson@theauburnschool.org or call to RSVP. The Auburn School, 1710 Dulaney Valley Road, Lutherville, 10 a.m.- Reserv Reqd. 410-321-4799, www.theauburnschool.org/baltimore
*January 10th-
Fridays After Five at the National Aquarium - Guests visiting the Aquarium after 5 p.m. and until 8 p.m. (exploring until 9:30 p.m.) on Fridays will enjoy reduced admission. National Aquarium, Baltimore, 5- 8 p.m., Tickets Reqd. 410-576-3800, www.aqua.org.
*January 10th-
Model Train Display - 2500 sq. ft. of operating model trains. Displays of operating trolleys, steam and diesels trains rolling though countrysides, towns and large cities. There are two 12' x 65' display layouts in HO and O scales. Additional historic artifacts, steam locomotive bell, whistle, and publicity photos. 225 W. Saratoga St, 3rd floor walkup, Baltimore, 1- 5 p.m., Ages: 5 and up, Tickets Reqd. 410-837-2763, www.modelengineers.com.
Customer Appreciation Day - Big House of Bounce would like to thank its current customers and welcome our new customers by hosting a Customer Appreciation Day! Free admission from 12-3 and 5-8 Big House Of Bounce, 6526 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, Ages: 0- 12, 410-255-3215, www.bighouseofbounce.biz.
I Have A Dream Weekend Celebration - Community comes to life over the three-day "I Have a Dream" weekend. Celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Port Discovery Children's Museum, Baltimore, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Tickets Reqd. 410-727-8120, www.portdiscovery.org.
*January 20th-
MLK Jr. Day Celebration - Celebrate with music, children's crafts, and a living history performance with David Mills. View the MLK Streets Project, a revealing documentary that follows a groups of teenagers as they explore the conditions of streets named after Dr. King across America. Special Admission: $5. Reginald F. Lewis Museum, Baltimore, 12- 4 p.m., Ages: 3 and up, Tickets Reqd. 443-263-1829, RFLewisMuseum.org.
MLK Parade: Starting at the corner of Eutaw St. and MLK Blvd and traveling South, residents of Baltimore and surrounding areas are invited to take part in the 14th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade which celebrates the life of one of America's most influential civil rights, political and social icons at 12pm
For more family fun events, click the link below
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We thank you for your time and please feel free to contact our office if you have any questions, comments, or concerns.
Have a positive and productive day!
The Staff of Brighter, Stronger Foundation
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